FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the “iF Design Award 2018”, sponsored by the international design promotion organization iF International Forum Design (Hanover, Germany), for 10 of its products including the 3D image analysis system “SYNAPSE VINCENT” 3D image analysis system, the hybrid instant camera “instax SQUARE SQ10”, ultrasonic processor, and broadcast lenses. The award is organized by the iF International Forum Design in Hanover, Germany, an international organization for design promotion.The iF Design Award is a prestigious international design award launched in 1953, and is considered one of the top three global design awards, alongside Germany's “Red Dot Design Award” and the United States' “IDEA”. This year, there were 6,401 entries from 54 countries and regions judged by 63 experts.

In developing all of its products and services, Fujifilm not only pursues functionality and performance of its products, but also engages in design development that leverages its superior functionality. In addition to creating beautiful external designs, Fujifilm is working to create new product value by developing designs that realize simple and comfortable operability and portability.

The company received awards for a wide variety of products from business products, including a 3D image analysis system for medical use, to consumer products such as the instax series, and was highly-rated not only for external design but also from the perspective that each of the awarded products offer high-performance, ease-of-use, and user interfaces that make them comfortable to operate.

Award winning products for the iF Design Award 2018

It is such an honor to announce that so many of Fujifilm's products were chosen for the iF Design Award out of many applicants from countries around the world. Fujifilm will continue to develop superior products in the future.

3D image analysis system “SYNAPSE VINCENT”This 3D image analysis system for medical use captures and analyzes high-precision 3D images from tomographic images produced via CT or MRI. The system uses image analyzing technology to automatically extract and realize highly-accurate 3D analysis of various organs, blood vessels and fine bronchial tubes with high precision via a simple operation. The system is used in pre-operative simulations, informed consent, and in investigating treatment plans in a wide variety of clinical areas, such as radiology, circulatory organs, digestive organs, respiratory organs, and the head and neck, as well as urology. The system is aimed to contribute to reducing the working loads of technologies and pursue enhanced efficiency at clinical sites.

Hybrid instant camera “instax SQUARE SQ10”The first instax camera equipped with a digital image sensor and image processing technology. Developed based on the concept of “easily and creatively enjoying instant photos,” instax SQUARE SQ10 lets you create and enjoy prints at any locations where you take your photos. Not only does the camera enable photography in night scenes and close-ups through enhanced image quality and shooting performance, it is equipped with an abundance of image editing and processing functions. With this editing/processing function, you can enjoy original photo expression via simple operations. The camera realizes simple and intuitive operation by gathering operating buttons and dials for editing, processing, and printing in one location on the back of the camera and linking operating status with an LCD monitor. To maximize the appeal of this camera, the company has adopted a new square format popular among many includingpeople familiar with SNS like Instagram* and photo enthusiasts.*Instagram is a trademark or registered trademark of Instagram, Inc.

Instant camera “instax mini 9” (Overseas-only model)This product is sold outside of Japan as a new addition to the instax series of instant cameras that allows you to enjoy card-sized prints. In Japan, this camera is sold as the “instax mini 8 plus.” The camera is equipped with an easy-view viewfinder and a high key mode that lets you take pictures in bright and soft atmospheres. It also has a small mirror next to the lens which makes you to take selfies easily.The camera comes in 5 color variations including a bright pink and a chic blue. This camera is designed to let you enjoy instant photographs.

Vertical battery grip “VG-GFX1” (for the “FUJIFILM GFX 50S” medium-format mirrorless camera equipped with a large sensor)A vertical position battery grip designed specifically for the FUJIFILM GFX 50S (sold separately). A high-function battery grip that enables similar operation vertically and horizontally by making the positions and shapes of main buttons, such as the release button, dials, and function buttons, as well as the grip, the same as during horizontal shooting. The grip provides the “certainty,” “stability,” and “comfort” needed to capture definitive moments in time.

Interchangeable lens “FUJINON Lens GF23mm F4 R LM WR” (for the “GFX Series” medium-format mirrorless cameras equipped with large sensors)An ultra-wide angle lens with an F value of 4.0 and a focal length of 23 mm. It enables sharp depictions as if seeing landscapes and buildings for real, high resolution, ultra-wide angle depth, and a rich expression of gradations through a combination with a medium-format sensor having 1.7 times the area of the full-size 35 mm sensor mounted on the GFX Series. It has a lock mechanism on the aperture ring. This prevents unintentional movement of the ring to enable intuitive and reliable operation. The lens has a toughness design incorporating a structure that is dust-proof, drip-proof, and low-temperature resistant to -10°C, enabling it to shoot in outdoor environments where light rain is falling and dust is being kicked up. Fujifilm pursued a precise and attractive lens design that also provides high performance to satisfy professionals.

Interchangeable lens “FUJINON Lens GF110mm F2 R LM WR” (for the “GFX Series” medium-format mirrorless camera equipped with large sensor)A large aperture medium telephoto lens with a bright open F value of 2.0 and a focal length of 110 mm. It realizes high resolution of the point of focus and the rich bokeh through a combination with a medium-size sensor having 1.7 times the area of the full-size 35 mm sensor mounted on the GFX Series. The lens enables a photographer to enjoy portrait shooting with rich 3D effects.It has a lock mechanism on the aperture ring. This prevents unintentional movement of the ring to enable intuitive and reliable operation. The lens has a toughness design incorporating a structure that is dust-proof, drip-proof, and low-temperature resistant to -10°C, enabling it to shoot in outdoor environments where light rain is falling and dust is being kicked up. The company went for a fearless beautifully attractive large aperture lens design that also provides performance to satisfy professionals.

4K camera compatible portable broadcast zoom lens “FUJINON UA14 x 4.5”A 4K camera compatible portable broadcast zoom lens that achieves a focal length covering ultra-wide angle 4.5 mm to 63 mm and a minimum shooting distance of only 0.3 m in small body just 238.5 mm in total length. The design of this lens increases grip performance while delivering traditional smooth operability. This lens demonstrates its power when combined with small lightweight 4K camcorders, and can shoot 4K images with an overwhelming sense of depth for sport broadcasting and various program production locations. Furthermore, by taking advantage of the optical technology the company has gained over many years in the field of state-of-the-art imaging, this lens suppresses, to the utmost degree, the image periphery distortion and resolution loss that readily occurs with wide angle photography.

4K camera compatible zoom broadcast lens “FUJINON UA27 x 6.5”A 4K camera compatible zoom broadcast lens that achieves 27x zoom with a focal length of 6.5 mm to 180 mm. This lens is ideal for shooting studio productions such as news, variety shows, and music programs. It also supports concerts and live broadcasts that capture entire venues by making use of its wide-angle focal length. There is also an extender** built into the lens body that extends the focal length two-fold to thus cover a focal length of up to 360 mm while maintaining high-definition image quality even when the extender is being used.Furthermore, the matte-black exterior will help it not to stand out even when reflected on other cameras during shooting in studios with a variety of photographic equipment. The lens operates the same as a conventional zoom lens so it can be used to shoot images the same way.**A lens that extends focal length.

Cinema camera lenses “FUJINON MK18 – 55 mm T2.9 / FUJINON MK50 – 135 mm T2.9”These lenses are both so much smaller and so much lighter than conventional cinema camera lenses. They deliver excellent cost performance all while emulating the high optical performance, from the center to the periphery, which is characteristic of FUJINON Cine Lenses. Their shallow depth of field also makes it possible to take advantage of a beautiful bokeh. The lenses are also equipped with three rings that make it possible to adjust focus, zoom, and iris (aperture) independently, and all of the operation rings have a uniform gear pitch*** of 0.8 M (module). The lenses are comfortable to operate as the focus rings are designed to rotate across a wide range of 200 degrees, which makes precise focusing possible. Although a resin material suited to miniaturization and weight reduction is used on the exterior, the material is given an external finish reminiscent of the high-quality texture of tools used by pros, making the lenses a pleasure to own.***The distance between gear teeth.

Ultrasonic processor(SP-900) / control pad (CP-900) / scanner (RS-900)”An ultrasonic processor connected to an ultrasonic probe*4, configured from a processor (SP-900), a control pad (CP-900), and a scanner (RS-900). When used in combination with an electronic endoscope system, this device makes ultrasonic observation in examinations possible via the insertion of a probe for transmitting and receiving ultrasonic waves through a forceps-like opening of an endoscope. In design development, the device was designed integrated with the endoscope LASEREO 7000 System using a distinct design created by a seamless enclosure composed of gently curved surfaces and a display unit for summarizing information.*4A transducer that receives and transmits ultrasonic waves.

ECR2018 will be the showroom for the new FUJIFILM extended product line-up: FCT Speedia HD Computed Tomography unit will take its place of honour in a booth also featuring the state-of-the-art mammography system Amulet Innovality and a whole set of renewed Digital Radiography solutions, for room installation and mobile usage.

FCT Speedia and FCT Speedia HD represent the finalization of FUJIFILM’s maturation process in the medical systems field: the wide market vision and the unceasing efforts to provide a comprehensive solution to the customers have brought to the implementation of CT technology aside of the well-known room and mobile digital solutions. 64-slices system will be shown at the booth, together with an empowered CT viewer that embeds Synapse 3D reconstruction modules, pride and flagship of FUJIFILM Medical Informatics portfolio.

AMULET Innovality is FUJIFILM’s flagship in digital mammography solutions. Images resulting from its innovative approach to tomosynthesis clinical application – two different acquisition modes, to better fulfil breast screening and diagnostic mammography needs – with unsurpassed 50 micron pixel images, will be shown at the booth together with a revised face guard (WIP) designed to improve patient comfort during tomosynthesis exposures. It will be also possible to appreciate 2D and DBT images resulting from FUJIFILM’s iterative reconstruction (ISR), S-View synthesized 2D samples and Energy Subtraction processing in CEDM examinations.

Bellus II digital mammography workstation is the new, empowered tool for FFDM and DBT image management. It features advanced functions for image visualization and processing and a reporting utility designed to support mammography interpretation workflow.

FDR Smart X is the name of FUJIFILM’s flexible and modular room solution for digital radiography. Available in ceiling-suspended or floor-mounted versions, it has been designed to complement FDR D-EVO II digital panel in all its clinical applications.

FDR D-EVO GL is the first 43x125cm digital panel ever appeared for long view exposures, featuring an acquisition area that allows single-shot exposures of the whole spine and of the inferior limbs: image quality and dose reduction are guaranteed by ISS technology and FUJIFILM’s Virtual Grid software for scattering radiation detection and suppression.

FDR Go PLUS* will make its first appearance at ECR2018. FUJIFILM has introduced the new and improved mobile X-ray equipment to surpass the performance of its successor, which so much success and positive feedback has collected during the last years. Better manoeuvrability and ergonomics are provided thanks to a new and compact design; improved image quality comes from Dynamic Visualization II and Virtual Grid advanced processing.

FDR nano strikes again. By FUJIFILM booth it will be possible to test the lightweight and compact mobile X-ray that has already impressed with its manoeuvrability and easiness of use. Its revolutionary design and sensational image quality are the base of the success of this small and smart system, capable to combine efficiency and performance to a formerly unknown extent.

Experts and product specialists are available for product and images demonstration.

]]>Healthcare Medical SystemsWed, 28 Feb 2018 16:00:00 +0100Eurocolor opts for fastBook Professional from Imaging Solutionshttps://www.fujifilm.eu//nc/za/news/article/eurocolor-opts-for-fastbook-professional-from-imaging-solutions
Eurocolor, a major Fujifilm lab in Gera, Germany, has expanded its production facilities and is now equipped with ISAG fastBook Professional. This system enables the lab to produce premium large-format photo books with LayFlat bindings quickly and in consistently high quality.
Premium quality,...

Eurocolor, a major Fujifilm lab in Gera, Germany, has expanded its production facilities and is now equipped with ISAG fastBook Professional. This system enables the lab to produce premium large-format photo books with LayFlat bindings quickly and in consistently high quality.

Premium quality, with a commitment to tradition – that is the mission of Eurocolor Gera. Founded in 1991, the forward-thinking lab has always been ahead of its time, continually seeking innovative solutions. Since 2008, it has produced the ‘Brilliant Photobook’ on original photo paper using one of the first fastBook products from the Swiss company Imaging Solutions AG (ISAG).ISAG was founded in 2003 and is based in Regensdorf. It is a specialist in system solutions for producing lay-flat photo books and other high-quality on-demand products in the printing industry.

Complete production of professional photo books

fastBook Professional is a fully automatic book block system for high-end professional products. This state-of-the-art machinery with a format range of up to 457 mm × 457 mm offers solutions for the production of large-format photo albums, catalogues and product presentations in panoramic layout and in quantities from one to one thousand. The integrated LayFlat binding technology allows image layouts in XXL formats of up to 914 mm, spread over two pages without any gutter or image loss.

The infeed is suitable for silver halide, digital printing or offset paper. The system processes an infinite range of black and coloured cardboards for high-end book blocks, such as those used for wedding albums or other premium photo books. A complete block is produced in just one step, including creasing, folding, pressing and gluing. Production can be easily managed via a graphical user interface or barcode.

High demand for LayFlat photo albums

Investing in innovative printing systems for print-on-demand products is necessary in view of the photo paper product market. Demand for real photo books is increasing and customers are looking for premium-quality products in which to display their favourite pictures – and LayFlat binding is preferred.

According to Eurocolor,

The classic order of many individual prints has been replaced by professionally designed picture books. The real photo book is a premium option that can also be used for product and company presentations.

And Ms Ute Chripunowa, lab manager at Eurocolor Gera, says:

We have now expanded our existing production facilities. Since we were already successfully producing with ISAG bookbinding machines, we of course opted for Imaging Solutions again, the number-one manufacturer of lay-flat bookbinding machines. The LayFlat binding is very popular with our customers, as it allows absolute flatness even across the centre. With double-page images such as panoramas, this type of binding ensures that no image information disappears in the middle.

]]>Photo ImagingWed, 28 Feb 2018 10:00:00 +0100FROM SYNAPSE, THE “GAME-CHANGER” IN HEALTHCARE IT FIELD, A REVOLUTIONARY APPROACH TO ENTERPRISE IMAGING.https://www.fujifilm.eu//nc/za/news/article/from-synapse-the-game-changer-in-healthcare-it-field-a-revolutionary-approach-to-enterprise-imag
This year at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR), FUJIFILM will showcase its evolving
portfolio of medical informatics and Enterprise Imaging innovations, by presenting ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE (AI) and enhancing.Fujifilm's ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE development initiative willharness the power of AI to enhance its imaging and informatics healthcare Synapse portfolio whichincludes Synapse PACS, Synapse Cardiovascular and Synapse VNA among other solutions. In anincreasingly complex healthcare environment with larger datasets and rising demand for highquality care, AI will have the potential to change the practice of medicine. The AI revolution isunderway and with its long history of innovation, Fujifilm is at the forefront of development to refinethis disruptive technology for medical imaging and healthcare informatics. Fujifilm AI can beexperienced with the support of product specialist at booth.

SYNCRO-DOSE is the Radiation Dose Index Monitoring system developed by Syncro Med1,compliant with the Directive 2013/59 / EURATOM of the European Union. Syncro-Dose is acomprehensive system for monitoring and managing patient radiation exposure at enterprise levelacross different imaging modalities and hospital facilities. At ECR 2018 Syncro-Dose is presentedas a work-in- progress product.

Fujifilm Medical Informatics Synapse platform to be showcased at ECR includes also thecomprehensive medical informatics and enterprise imaging portfolio:

SYNAPSE 5 is the next generation PACS, Synapse is one of the fastest medical imaging solutionsin the industry, offering subsecond delivery of extremely large datasets. Its underlying architecturepromotes significantly less bandwidth consumption and tighter security.

SYNAPSE VNA is the most secure, comprehensive application for storing and providing access tothe complete imaging record. It securely integrates more specialties, more devices, and more datathan any other VNA.

SYNAPSE MOBILITY Enterprise Viewer uses the latest server-side rendering technology tostream imaging securely and quickly to any authorized user. It can be used within applications,directly from your EHR, or on our mobile device apps.

SYNAPSE 3D is an enterprise-wide solution for quickly accessing 3D images, and designed foruse across multiple specialties including radiology, cardiology, surgery and more. Full integrationwith Synapse PACS means one-click access from any Synapse client.

]]>Healthcare Medical SystemsTue, 27 Feb 2018 09:23:00 +0100SPOTLIGHT ON FUJIFILM HEALTHCARE AT ECR 2018: AN INNOVATIVE, EVOLVED, EXTENDED PORTFOLIO FOR A MORE COMPREHENSIVE CARE.https://www.fujifilm.eu//nc/za/news/article/spotlight-on-fujifilm-healthcare-at-ecr-2018-an-innovative-evolved-extended-portfolio-for-a-more
This year, at ECR, Fujifilm presents a new approach to a value based care, by highlighting an
enriched portfolio of products and solutions, with the aim to help customers to improve patient
outcomes.Fujifilm Medical Systems Europe, a leading provider of diagnostic imaging products and medical informatics solutions, will showcase at ECR 2018 a broad, enhanced line up of products and solutions to respond to a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.

Fujifilm’s commitment to a value based care is expressed into ECR 2018 theme of A MORE COMPREHENSIVE CARE.

explained Hiroaki Shimosaka, Senior VP Fujifilm Medical SystemsEurope

With our forward-thinking and collaborative approach we aim to provide more custom andintegrated solution in order to enable our partners to improve patients’ experiences and outcome. The launch of the new FCT SPEEDIA, and the development of ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE within SYNAPSE IT platform, are two exceptional examples of how Fujifilm harness the full potential ofthe company’s core technologies to improve its role as comprehensive healthcare company.

On Thursday, 1 st March, 12.00 am, Fujifilm will welcome visitors to discover the new FCT SPEEDIA SERIES in an amazing atmosphere at the booth. The new FCT SPEEDIA SERIES is a“next generation” computed tomography solution designed to provide high performance. Itscompact size, powerful applications, and optimized workflow provide the solution to multiple routine examinations without compromise.

“We are delighted to initiate this partnership applying practical use of our iPSC-derived cardiac cells with Takeda, which has abundant experience in drug development and clinical trials,” said Aiichiro Hiruma, General Manager of Regenerative Medicine Division at FUJIFILM Corporation. “In addition to establishing new treatment methods for patients with heart disease, Fujifilm and Takeda will contribute to the elevation of regenerative medication business to the industrial stage by applying our engineering technologies to manufacture high-quality cells safely and efficiently.”

While significant treatment benefit is expected with regenerative medicine, there remain unaddressed technological and economic challenges. Collaborative research will combine Fujifilm's expertise in cutting-edge iPSC-related technologies and engineering technology nurtured by photographic business with Takeda's iPSC technology capabilities. This will be fostered by collaborative research with CiRA* (T-CiRA), as well as expertise in pre-clinical and clinical studies for drug development to make effective and safe therapies available for cardiac patients.

“Fujifilm has impressive capabilities in high-quality cell manufacturing technology, an innovative area with significant treatment potential,” said Seigo Izumo, MD, Global Head of the Regenerative Medicine Unit at Takeda. “This collaboration allows us to leverage the strengths of both organizations with the goal of achieving meaningful, life-changing benefits for patients.”

Fujifilm and Takeda signed the contract on February 8, 2018, allowing Takeda Right of First Negotiation (ROFN) to collaboratively and globally commercialize regenerative medicine products using cardiomyocytes derived from iPSC, currently under development by Fujifilm's affiliate company, Cellular Dynamics International, Inc. (Madison, USA). Under the contract, Takeda will make a one-time payment to Fujifilm, and both companies will evaluate the safety and efficacy of resulting regenerative medicine therapies.

*Center for iPS Cell Research and Application, Kyoto University

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For Fujifilm:Corporate Communications DivisionTEL: +81-3-6271-2000

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Creates a Global Leader in Innovative Print Technologies and Intelligent Work SolutionsCompanyWed, 31 Jan 2018 11:35:33 +0100Fujifilm named Clarivate Analytics 2017 Top 100 Global Innovatorhttps://www.fujifilm.eu//nc/za/news/article/fujifilm-named-clarivate-analytics-2017-top-100-global-innovator
FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) was named a Clariviate Analytics 2017 Top 100 Global Innovator for the sixth year in a row, in recognition of its achievements as one of the world's most innovative companies.
With this award, Clarivate Analytics, formerly the Intellectual Property...

FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) was named a Clariviate Analytics 2017 Top 100 Global Innovator for the sixth year in a row, in recognition of its achievements as one of the world's most innovative companies.

With this award, Clarivate Analytics, formerly the Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters, recognizes the world's top 100 companies that strive to protect inventions via intellectual property rights and lead the world with innovative discoveries and initiatives, based on a series of patent-related metrics that get to the essence of what it means to be truly innovative. The Clarivate Analytics 2017 Top 100 Global Innovator methodology is based on four principle criteria: “overall patent volume”, “patent grant success rate”, “global reach of the portfolio” and “patent influence as evidenced by citations”, using Clarivate Analytics' intellectual property and intelligence collaboration platform. Fujifilm was selected as one of the top 100 companies for its particularly high recognition of the “patent grant success rate” and “global reach of the portfolio” as well as high ratings in the other criteria.

Fujifilm strives to continue creating value for society and contributing to resolving social issues while seeking opportunities for business growth, and to develop intellectual properties that significantly contribute to business through close coordination of business and R&D. Fujifilm will continue to promote active R&D and work to protect and utilize intellectual properties developed from such R&D, to contribute to the enhancement of the corporate value of the global Fujifilm Group and sustainable social development.